• •Gianni Infantino confirmed that FIFA will formally evaluate the feasibility of a 64-team World Cup following the 2026 tournament.
• •ESPN, BBC Sport, and The Guardian all report the assessment stems from the perceived success of the current 48-team format transition.
• •It remains unclear what specific criteria FIFA will use to determine feasibility, such as infrastructure requirements, scheduling impacts, or potential host capacity.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that officials will evaluate expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams following the 2026 tournament. While ESPN and BBC Sport frame the development as an assessment of the current 48-team format's success, The Guardian emphasizes the timing, noting the discussion will likely occur before the 2030 event. However, the proposal faces significant logistical uncertainty regarding match scheduling and the ability of host nations to accommodate such a large scale. Whether this expansion becomes a formal strategy will depend on the findings of these upcoming internal discussions.